CEO of
Black Ink Presents
John Kinsner is the chief executive officer, co-owner, and founder of Black Ink Presents, a leader in turn-key solutions for music performances and experiential entertainment, including “live-to-film” shows where a full orchestra or band performs in sync with a film or other media.
John’s projects as an Executive Producer Include, Evil Dead In Concert, which slashed its way across nearly 50 U.S. cities in 2025. Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert, a Gobal Theater Tour that launched in fall 2024 and has enchanted audiences in more than 200 cities through November of 2026. Hook in Concert which debuted in London in December of 2025 and takes guests on a magical journey back to Neverland using John Williams incredible score as a reason to believe in happy thoughts.
The entertainment industry veteran pursues his passion for storytelling through music, events, and media. He has produced and developed tours throughout his career for Live Nation, AEG, Sony Masterworks, Fifth Season, William Morris Endeavor, CAA, UTA and Disney. With an early history of making bootleg mix tapes for friends and working in arena operations from the age of sixteen, it’s no surprise that John has emerged as one of the most skilled producers and creatives in the industry.
Over the past twenty years, John has produced, created, and managed a multitude of full-scale tours, galas, world premieres, media shoots, red carpet events, and awards shows. He has collaborated with major studios and artists including Disney Concerts, Sony, Paramount, NBCU, Danny Elfman, Dick Clark Productions, Live Nation, and the Academy of Theatrical Arts and Sciences.